Matvienko met with the came to Russia Senator Kerimov

French judicial authorities have allowed under investigation Senator to visit a sick relative in Russia.

Moscow. 22 Jan. INTERFAX.RU — Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko had a meeting with Senator Suleiman Kerimov, who was in Russia, he thinks he’s innocent, the press service of the Federation Council.

“The Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko met with a member of the Federation Council Suleiman Kerimov. The Senator was in Russia with the permission of the authorities of the French justice,” — said the press service of the Council of the Federation.

Suleiman Kerimov considers himself innocent and is confident that will be able to refute the charges imposed. Therefore, do not intend to hide, is configured to cooperate with the investigation and hopes soon to return Home.The press service of the Federation Council

On 19 January the Prosecutor of nice, Jean-Michel Prêtre reported that French judicial authorities allowed under investigation Kerimov to make a brief trip to Russia. According to the Prosecutor, the Senator is allowed to visit a sick relative. According to the decision of the authorities, the Senator will travel to Russia on January 19 and Sunday 21 January to return to France.